cnn has learned that a vote will likely happen tonight before midnight. the house will not vote, however, until tomorrow. here's what we know about the deal on the table right now. it includes an increase in tax rates for families making over $450,000 a year. individuals making over $400,000 a year. it will extend the unemployment benefits that ended on december 29th and it will include an increase in the estate deal -- in the estate tax. is this deal better than no deal? joining me now is the former director of the congressional budget office, and former labor secretary robert reich, author of "beyond outrage, what has gone wrong with our economy and our democracy and how to fix it" among many other books. thank you for joining us. >> certainly. >> bob, i want to ask you because i heard you talking to wolf and i was amazed. you were in a conversation with wolf, with grover norquist. grover norquist said he would probably support this deal, giving cover to rop republicans who said they would never vote for a tax increase. you have shared your opinion that